FHI 360 Job in Abuja for a Manager, Private Sector & Program Support Initiative
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to
improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven
solutions.
Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition,
environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth,
research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to
address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more
than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of:
Job Title: Manager, Private Sector & Program Support Initiative
Job ID: 16420
Location: Abuja
Job Descriptions
- As a member of the Program Management Team and with guidance
from the Director of Programs, the Manager, Private Sector & Program
Support Initiatives, will provide management coordination and technical
support for the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of
the assigned FHI 360 Nigeria states and program initiatives.
- S/he will provide management support to FHI 360 Nigeria Rivers
State office, manage private sector subcontractors as well as focus on
developing and streamlining SIDHAS related communications for
stakeholders and donors.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide management support to State Offices focusing on work
plans, sub agreement amendments, periodic fund requests, review of
MFRs/SFRs and reporting
- Manage the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
sub recipients’ program activities including work plans, implementation
schedules, sub agreements and close out
- Ensure appropriate monitoring of sub recipients to achieve financial, contractual and programmatic goals
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems that
effectively respond to donor requirements regarding implementation
procedures, reporting and evaluation.
- Assist the Director of Programs as required to perform duties
related to the management of human resources including analysis of
staffing needs and resources
- Coordinate capacity development effort in support of country and state offices and implementing agency staff, and other partners
- Support the development of clear systems, processes, and quality control for communications related publications
- Contribute to dissemination of SIDHAS related information
through a variety of approaches, including publications, workshops,
conferences, distance learning, and social media, as well as seek new
innovative approaches to dissemination.
- Participate in meetings/events organized by FHI Nigeria’s
donors, stakeholders and partners and develop responses to all requests
from them
- Liaise with multiple stakeholders and collaborators to share
information, coordinate activities and avoid duplication in the
implementation of the program.
- Participate in meetings/events organized by FHI Nigeria’s
donors, stakeholders and partners and develop responses to all requests
from them
- Manage the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
private sector sub sub recipients’ program activities including work
plans, implementation schedules, sub agreements and close out
- Provide strategic management oversight of SIDHAS private sector
engagement and increase awareness of internal and external stakeholders
regarding the engagement
- Contribute to the development, management and implementation the
global communications strategy to raise the profile and visibility of
SIDHAS/FHI 360 Nigeria
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
- Considerable experience in designing and implementing of public
health/international development programs funded by US government or
other international donors.
- Demonstrated management, supervision, networking and leadership skills working with large, complex programs.
- Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain
compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and
recipients of assistance.
- Demonstrated expertise in building effective relationship with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to intervene with staff with diplomacy and firmness.
- Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning, administrative, and financial management systems.
- Diplomatic; demonstrated experience in undertaking high-level policy dialogue with different stakeholders.
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, health systems, decentralization of services and related issues.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection.
- Ability to manage projects, consultants, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of programs.
Qualifications
- Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organizations, NGOs and CBOs is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
- BS/BA in social science, public health or related field, with a
minimum of 8 years relevant experience with international development
programs which including 3 years of relevant supervisory experience.
- BS/MD/PHD or similar degree highly preferred.
How to Apply
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